Thanks to those 2008 Pub challenge participants who made it a great success! I hope you’ll consider joining the 2009 Pub as well. For those who didn’t participate last year but want to read more 2009 releases, join us. New members are always welcome! The challenge lasts for all of 2009.
Here are the 2009 rules:
- Read a minimum of 9 books first published in 2009. You don’t have to buy these. Library books, unabridged audios, or ARCs are all acceptable. To qualify as being first published in 2009, it must be the first time that the book is published in your own country. For example, if a book was published in Australia, England, or Canada in 2008, and then published in the USA in 2009, it counts (if you live in the USA). Newly published trade paperbacks and mass market paperbacks do not count if there has been a hardcover/trade published before 2009. Any questions on what qualifies? Just leave a comment here, and I’ll respond with the answer.
- No children’s/YA titles allowed, since we’re at the ‘pub.’
- At least 5 titles must be fiction.
- Crossovers with other challenges are allowed.
- You can add your titles as you go, and they may be changed at any time.
- Sign up below using Mr. Linky.
- Have fun reading your 2009 books!
Please use the link to your specific post about this challenge!
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:50 am
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October 22nd, 2008 at 11:59 am
Google Reader recommended this feed to me, and so I’m here! I like the sound of this challenge, and will be playing along.
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
[...] Sign up here. [...]
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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October 22nd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Ooops! Didn’t follow the directions all the way. Here’s a link to the post where I mention the challenge:
http://agirlwalksintoabookstore.blogspot.com/2008/10/2009-pub-challenge.html
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:09 am
I want to play in 2009! I don’t see Mr. Linky though.
I’ll check from home, just in case it’s blocked and I can’t see it at work.
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Was going to join until I saw no YA
October 24th, 2008 at 11:58 am
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October 24th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Hey, I am not sure exactly if I did what was asked of me. Forgive me if I did something wrong. I found out about this from someone else’s blog, not sure yet what exactly I have agreed to do here. But I am willing to give it a try! This will be a change of pace for me, I have been on that list of books I was supposed to have read before I graduated from High School. But, I guess “Moby Dick” can wait a bit longer. Thanks, this sounds like a great thing to get involved with!
October 24th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
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October 24th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
This will be my first challeneg, sounds like a lot of fun! I can’t wait:)
October 25th, 2008 at 7:26 am
First challenge ever…
October 25th, 2008 at 9:01 am
I’m very new at all this and would like to participate in this challenge but I have no idea what you mean by sign up using “Mr. Linky” What is Mr. Linky and where is it?
October 26th, 2008 at 10:34 am
This is my first participation, I am looking forward to it
October 26th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Thank you for a wonderful idea–this will be fun.
(When I signed up, I accidentally filled in my blog URL instead of the specific post–the one linked to this comment is the correct one. Sorry)
October 27th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Hi! I guess I’m out of practice signing up for challenges! Would you delete my first link (it’s #2) so I can relink with my actualy post when I get it done? I was just so excited to join that I jumped the gun!
Thanks!
Lezlie
October 30th, 2008 at 7:52 am
[...] by Violet on October 30, 2008 I am joining the 2009 Pub challenge. This is the first challenge I’ll be joining and I am really looking forward to it. Although I am [...]
October 30th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
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October 31st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Last year’s was so much fun. 2009 is sure to be too! Thanks for hosting again 3M.
November 1st, 2008 at 8:16 am
I tried Mr. Linky last week and he didn’t work so I have just signed up again. I know that this is gonna be a fun challenge; can’t wait to get started.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Yay, new challenge!!
November 4th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I’ll have to take part in this one!
November 4th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Thanks for hosting this again.
November 7th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
[...] are allowed. 5. You can add your titles as you go, and they may be changed at any time. 6. Sign up here using Mr. Linky. 7. Have fun reading your 2009 [...]
November 7th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Awesome challenge. Can’t wait till 2009.
November 10th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Hi Michelle-
I forgot to link to the actual post. Here is the link to the post :
http://readingtoolate.net/?p=1044
November 10th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Dec 26th I’ll be getting a PDF ARC. The book will be published in the spring of 2009. Will that count for this challenge?
November 10th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Great challenge! I’ll just have to remember the rules . . . no Y/A . . . five must be fiction . . . got it!
November 11th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Yes, ARCs will count as long as the book will be published in 2009.
November 11th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Great! Thanks.
November 11th, 2008 at 10:00 am
[...] 11, 2008 · No Comments My second challenge for 2009! Woohoo! This one is the 2009 Pub Challenge, hosted by Michelle. Details: read at least 9 books that have been published in 2009. No [...]
November 12th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
(Whoops, forgot to comment!)
Am looking forward to doing this challenge, though now I’m going to have to actually pay attention to new books being published (besides Neil Gaiman’s). *cough*
November 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I’m joining also. Great ideal for a challenge!!
November 14th, 2008 at 9:36 am
I haven’t made a post about the challenge yet, so I just linked to my blog, but this sounds like a great personal challenge for me, so I’m in!
November 16th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Forgot to post the link where I talk about the challenge. Its: http://novelintoxication.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-reading-challenges-for-2009.html
November 19th, 2008 at 8:47 am
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December 2nd, 2008 at 8:55 pm
[...] 2009 Pub Challenge [...]
December 8th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
[...] I participated in Michelle’s PUB 2008 Challenge and couldn’t resist the 2009 one. With all the ARC’s arriving at my house these days, I should be able to easily read 9 books published in 2009. Sign ups and Review links can be found here. [...]
December 8th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I’m in … of course
December 12th, 2008 at 11:18 am
[...] 12, 2008 by kylee76 For all of the rules go here. Challenge runs from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. From the site: Read a minimum of 9 books [...]
December 12th, 2008 at 11:20 am
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December 12th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
I hope that I linked correctly! I’m looking forward to this.
December 14th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Sounds fun. I’m in.
December 15th, 2008 at 9:57 am
This sounds like a great challenge. I’m all signed up!!
December 16th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
This sounds like fun! Here is the link to my post: http://heathersreadingromance.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-pub-challenge.html
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Signing up with Mr. Linky- here’s my post:
http://inlauriesmind.blogspot.com/2008/12/pub-challenge.html
December 23rd, 2008 at 10:56 am
I would love to join your challenge. Sounds like fun!
Here’s my link:
http://averageme-bookandmoviereviews.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-pub-challenge.html
December 26th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Found this today and thought this a fun challenge to do this year -
http://erotichorizon.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-pub-challenge.html
http://erotichorizon.wordpress.com/2008/12/26/the-2009-pub-challenge/
December 27th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
I’m really looking forward to this challenge!
December 28th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Looking forward to the challenge
December 28th, 2008 at 10:57 am
[...] up HERE using Mr. [...]
December 28th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I’m in. =)
December 31st, 2008 at 8:38 am
I’m in and already very excited
December 31st, 2008 at 10:04 am
Sounds like fun to me! I’m in.
January 1st, 2009 at 5:14 am
I’m so in on this
January 1st, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Sounds great. I will have to add this to my 2009 Book Challenge List. I will soon need to go into “Challenge Recovery”.
January 1st, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Signing up at the last minute!
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:20 am
I’ve been making a list of 2009 release that I plan to read and so far I’ve got 20. So count me in.
January 3rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
[...] are allowed. 5. You can add your titles as you go, and they may be changed at any time. 6. Sign up here using Mr. [...]
January 3rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Look forward to the challenge.
January 4th, 2009 at 3:47 am
I’m in for a second year
January 4th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Could you delete #13? I changed where my challenge posts are.
January 6th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I’ve read my fist book! It’s NEVER TELL A LIE by Hallie Ephron.
January 15th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I finally got my post written and linked. Thank you.
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 pm
A bit late joining but please count me in!
May 1st, 2009 at 2:53 am
DRAT! I thought this had something to do with pubs!!
June 29th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
[...] 2009 Pub Challenge [...]
July 17th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Just discovered the challenge - but I’m willing to start a little late! 9 books in 6 months - should be cake!
September 8th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
[...] became available in the United States earlier this month, so The Séance marks my first foray into The 2009 Pub Challenge. [...]
December 26th, 2009 at 12:54 am
[...] 2009 Pub Challenge : This was the easiest challenge of all which I did not have to keep track of. So in a way it really wasn’t a challenge at all I’m sure I’ve read more than 9, but for now I’ll stick to 9 because I don’t have the patience to link more COMPLETED 1. A Duke to die for by Amelia Grey 2. The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax 3. Saffron Dreams by Shaila abdullah 4. That Went Well by Terrell Harris Dougan 5. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton 6. Falling in Love by Pauline Trent 7. Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel 8. Everything Sucks by Hannah Friedman 9. The Everafter by Amy Huntley [...]